*2.8. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis*

*2.8. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis* XRD analysis is an important tool for the characterization of edible films, as it can provide valuable information about their crystalline structure and properties, which is essential for their development and optimization. Figure 4 depicts an overlay of XRD diffraction peaks and intensities for different edible film samples loaded with MOEO. The XRD analysis is an important tool for the characterization of edible films, as it can provide valuable information about their crystalline structure and properties, which is essential for their development and optimization. Figure 4 depicts an overlay of XRD diffraction peaks and intensities for different edible film samples loaded with MOEO. The XRD analysis indicated that the samples exhibit peaks at similar positions, although with

> XRD analysis indicated that the samples exhibit peaks at similar positions, although with differing intensities. The distinctive peaks of film samples loaded with MOEO and control

differing intensities. The distinctive peaks of film samples loaded with MOEO and control were observed at position 21 of 2θ. It was observed that each of the film samples displayed a significant amorphous phase. The present research indicates that there is a reduction in the crystalline nature of the films as the concentration of MOEO increased. The tensile strength of edible film samples can be significantly influenced by their crystallinity. In general, a higher degree of crystallinity in the film leads to a higher tensile strength, while a more amorphous structure leads to a lower tensile strength. were observed at position 21 of 2θ. It was observed that each of the film samples displayed a significant amorphous phase. The present research indicates that there is a reduction in the crystalline nature of the films as the concentration of MOEO increased. The tensile strength of edible film samples can be significantly influenced by their crystallinity. In general, a higher degree of crystallinity in the film leads to a higher tensile strength, while a more amorphous structure leads to a lower tensile strength.

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**Figure 4.** X-ray diffraction analysis of B (control), PC20 (containing 0.1% MOEO), PC30 (containing 0.15% of MOEO), and PC40 (containing 0.2% MOEO). **Figure 4.** X-ray diffraction analysis of B (control), PC20 (containing 0.1% MOEO), PC30 (containing 0.15% of MOEO), and PC40 (containing 0.2% MOEO).
